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Big Rig Nearly Crashes Into Ceres (CA) Fire Station
Big Rig Nearly Crashes Into Ceres (CA) Fire Station
Posted: Dec 6, 2016

Big Rig Nearly Crashes Into Ceres (CA) Fire Station

A big rig traveling on Highway 99 went off the freeway and crashed into Ceres Fire Station No. 2 on Tuesday morning, according to the California Highway Patrol.
The crash occurred about 7:30 a.m. on Bystrum Road at Pecos Avenue. The driver hit an electrical box and a city of Modesto well pump next to the fire station, said Ceres Fire Department Capt. Jeff Serpa. He also plowed into a firefighter's parked car.

The crash ruptured the truck's two diesel fuel saddle tanks, Serpa said. One was torn from the truck and spilled all its fuel, while the other lost about half. About 150 gallons of diesel spilled, mixing with water coming up from the broken well pump at about 200 to 300 gallons a minute, Serpa said.

Another plus was that the pump was backfeeding from wells in the area, so no diesel got into the wells, Serpa said. A valve beneath the street was shut off, so the water supply was not contaminated, he said. Water and power service to the neighborhood was interrupted only briefly.

Shortly after the crash, the California Highway Patrol taped off the area and warned that the water flowing from the pump might have been electrified. “Because it hit the power box, we err on the side of caution until TID (Turlock Irrigation District), the experts, show up,” Serpa said.

The station was empty because firefighters were out on a call, he said. Though the station would be without power until the big rig was moved, it would remain in service, he said.

Agencies working together at the scene included the Ceres and Modesto fire departments, the California Highway Patrol, the Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department, TID, the state Department of Environmental Resources and the Stanislaus County Office of Emergency Services.

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Fire Chief Asks Springfield (MO) City Leaders to Close Two Fire Stations
Fire Chief Asks Springfield (MO) City Leaders to Close Two Fire Stations
Posted: Dec 6, 2016

Fire Chief Asks Springfield (MO) City Leaders to Close Two Fire Stations

The Springfield Fire Department wants the city to close two fire houses to improve response times in areas of higher activity. The fire department recommends closures of fire station 6, on West Battlefield Road near Scenic Avenue, and fire station 12, on Blackman Road near Battlefield Road.
It suggests fire station 6 have its staff and apparatus relocated to assist in covering west-central Springfield. The fire station 12 staff and equipment would help serve south-central Springfield.

The fire department conducted a staffing and deployment study to significantly improve its response time and meet areas of greater demand in the community.

"It is essential to use our resources as efficiently and effectively as we can," said Fire Chief David Hall. "Over the past several years, we have developed the data to be able to make data-driven informed decisions on station, apparatus, and personnel placement in a way we previously could not. When one looks at the data, it is hard to see how any other conclusion can be drawn."

Several years ago, resources from the core of the city were redistributed to open each of the two stations with anticipation of annexation occurring in east and southwest Springfield. However, annexations have not occurred.

"My mother lives in Station 12's district and my mother-in-law lives in Station 6's district, each of which will be affected if those stations no longer house fire apparatus and personnel," said Chief Hall. "I would never put them at undue risk; however, I cannot in good conscience not put resources where they provide the greatest benefit to all citizens of the community. This moves resources to those citizens with the greatest risk and yet lacking the fire protection that is needed in their area."

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The Hannay FF Series standard booster reels are designed to handle 1¼- or 1½-inch I.D. booster hoses or 1½- or 1¾-inch I.D. collapsible hose. The booster hose reel is steel-painted graphite with aluminum, but stainless steel construction is also available. A gear-driven crank rewind and pinion brake come standard with options for a chain-and-sprocket drive powered by electric, hydraulic, or compressed-air motor.

Rollers and roller-mounting brackets are accessory items that can be added on request. The Series can handle pressures up to 600 psi. A Super Booster® reel is an available option, which weighs up to 30 percent less than the standard booster reel because of its aluminum construction. www.hannay.com, 877-467-3357

The Ajax Rescue Tools Extrication Tomahawk rescue tool’s hardened point is for breaking glass, making purchase points in laminated glass, use as a tire punch, and making a strut insertion point in the body of a vehicle. It also features a pry bar for making a purchase point in door, hood, or trunk seams for a hydraulic tool insertion and prying off hatch and trunk gas struts; a gas shut-off valve wrench; and a flat surface for hammering in cribbing, wedges, or striking surface for driving points into objects.

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The Harrison “HYDRA-SKID” Short-Bed Brush Kit package is developed to work with any of the Ford F-Series chassis factory-ordered with a Ford Live Drive power takeoff (PTO) provision and using a Harrison Hydra-Drive. The HYDRA-SKID harnesses the power of the Harrison IHT-HQ system to deliver a compact package for powering up 150-gpm water pumps in stationary or in true NFPA pump-and-roll conditions.

Simplified operation is achieved and any speed with the flick of a switch. Features include 10 percent shorter wheelbase, 20 percent shorter box length, 20 percent lower chassis cost, and 25 percent more water capacity. www.harrisonhydragen.com, 800-723-3334

The Agri Drain Warthog Floating Pump is a rugged, highly-efficient pump that pumps water at a rate of 850 gpm for fast, efficient water removal or retrieval. The pump weighs approximately 85 pounds, allowing for the setup and use of the pump to be a one-person job. With the optional floating fuel tank, you can increase the typical run time from around one hour to approximately 12 to 15 hours between refueling intervals. Just set it in the water, roll out the hose, pull the cord, and walk away.

The Warthog Floating Pump is great for water removal as well as supplying water from a remote water source. The pump’s 400-foot hose can move water from a flooded area or can take water from a water source and supply it to an area where it is urgently needed. www.agridrain

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The Hannay FF Series standard booster reels are designed to handle 1¼- or 1½-inch I.D. booster hoses or 1½- or 1¾-inch I.D. collapsible hose. The booster hose reel is steel-painted graphite with aluminum, but stainless steel construction is also available. A gear-driven crank rewind and pinion brake come standard with options for a chain-and-sprocket drive powered by electric, hydraulic, or compressed-air motor.

Rollers and roller-mounting brackets are accessory items that can be added on request. The Series can handle pressures up to 600 psi. A Super Booster® reel is an available option, which weighs up to 30 percent less than the standard booster reel because of its aluminum construction. www.hannay.com, 877-467-3357

The Ajax Rescue Tools Extrication Tomahawk rescue tool’s hardened point is for breaking glass, making purchase points in laminated glass, use as a tire punch, and making a strut insertion point in the body of a vehicle. It also features a pry bar for making a purchase point in door, hood, or trunk seams for a hydraulic tool insertion and prying off hatch and trunk gas struts; a gas shut-off valve wrench; and a flat surface for hammering in cribbing, wedges, or striking surface for driving points into objects.

Other features of the tool include a laminated glass saw, beveled plastic cutter, large trim puller, spanner wrench, glass notch, antenna remover, valve stem puller, gasket puller, and beveled edge for removing trim. www.ajaxrescuetools.com, 800-323-9129

The Harrison “HYDRA-SKID” Short-Bed Brush Kit package is developed to work with any of the Ford F-Series chassis factory-ordered with a Ford Live Drive power takeoff (PTO) provision and using a Harrison Hydra-Drive. The HYDRA-SKID harnesses the power of the Harrison IHT-HQ system to deliver a compact package for powering up 150-gpm water pumps in stationary or in true NFPA pump-and-roll conditions.

Simplified operation is achieved and any speed with the flick of a switch. Features include 10 percent shorter wheelbase, 20 percent shorter box length, 20 percent lower chassis cost, and 25 percent more water capacity. www.harrisonhydragen.com, 800-723-3334

The Agri Drain Warthog Floating Pump is a rugged, highly-efficient pump that pumps water at a rate of 850 gpm for fast, efficient water removal or retrieval. The pump weighs approximately 85 pounds, allowing for the setup and use of the pump to be a one-person job. With the optional floating fuel tank, you can increase the typical run time from around one hour to approximately 12 to 15 hours between refueling intervals. Just set it in the water, roll out the hose, pull the cord, and walk away.

The Warthog Floating Pump is great for water removal as well as supplying water from a remote water source. The pump’s 400-foot hose can move water from a flooded area or can take water from a water source and supply it to an area where it is urgently needed. www.agridrain

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